‘The Shakedown’ (1929): Silent dramedy receives classic-level upgrade
A definite change of pace for the (finally sober) staff here at Movies & Drinks…and a welcome one.
Tag: Kino Lorber
‘Candy’ (1968): Hot lead and all-star cast in long-but-fun trash
Consistently amusing—if too long—dirty joke, with a high-powered all-star cast.
‘Shadows in an Empty Room’ (1976): You ready for this un-PC craziness? We don’t think you are
Dirty Harry goes giallo…in The Great White North, no less!
‘Burn, Witch, Burn!’ (1962): A classic witchcraft shocker you must see!
Superlative British shocker: expertly directed, beautifully constructed, and scintillatingly shot.
‘Man of the West’ (1958): A must-see for fans of 50s Westerns or American films
Brutal, raw, deceptively simple but powerfully layered and complex, Man of the West is flat-out one of the best American westerns ever made. Period.
‘Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw’ (1976): Lynda Carter – wonderful before Wonder Woman!
On April 3rd, 2018, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded a “Walk of Fame” star to the real Wonder Woman—the only Wonder Woman—Lynda Carter.
‘Busting’ (1974): Overlooked, neglected gem from violent, cynical ’70s
“You guys have been watching too many moving picture films.”
‘Rolling Vengeance’ (1987): ’80s monster truck fad gets its due
Looking for revenge? Go big or go home.
‘Twitch of the Death Nerve’ (1971): Splatter giallo inspired Friday the 13th franchise
Whack-fest.
‘When Eight Bells Toll’ (1971): Acceptable Alistair MacLean spy thriller escapism
With it being summer and all, my movie-watching habits are now directly connected to my crushing need to escape while watching whatever it is that I’m watching.
